Ok, I'm a little new on the terminology - 'popping' and 'spamming', and 'tank'. Yeah. I know (noob). I also didn't realize you could do anything to activate your pet's skills - I thought they were on autopilot, basically.

Should I reset my skills (strength, dex, int) or are they ok where they are?

The rest of it, I get - and if you don't get a chance to reply, that's fine, I think there's a glossary somewhere on the forums.

I really REALLY appreciate the input and advice, this will make a huge difference! Thank you very much!